i've noticed this with drawing too. a lot of people in art communities insist on there being a "proper" step by step hierarchical way to get better at drawing, and while drawing certainly does have objective standards to follow like perspective and anatomy (assuming you want to use those aspects in your drawings), the way to learn it really is more about intuition than anything. figuring out things for yourself. some people dont realize that and they spend years in art forums asking questions, binging tutorials and getting stuck with their skill level, because they're always looking outside themselves for how to progress.

I left a cult after 24 years.they have a comand that if someone leaves even if they are family you are to shun them.it was very scary but i left and family are shunning me but it was the best thing for me and i can now be who i truly am.

Left my religion. Disagreed with some of the teachings. Now I am an apostate and shunned. I’m fine with that. Stay strong, seek truth. People trying to control you is never strength. Use your critical thinking and proceed with kindness, alone if necessary. The blessing is peace.

My whole life I let other people dictate my interpretation of reality. I was suppressing my genuine desires and motivations, which led me to heavy depression and feeling dead inside, and finding death to seem to be a pleasant option. The hardest part nowadays is that all those false assumptions and others people agenda has been internalized by my own mind. So now my own interpretation of reality, my own self talk is my own enemy, my demon that shadows me every step. What you've been talking in this video has been brooding somewhere in my head, but your video put it into focus. I actually think this video helped me, in whatever small way, to face my own horrors. And I never say this, I find all videos to be a dead weight on the mind. I just wish I could rest a little, or have someone to talk. But thank you, Noah. I like that you're genuine in your videos. It has to have an impact, otherwise I wouldn't be here.

I intend to follow my own path in life! Its the only way Im ever going to be satisfied with my life.

Love from INDIA❤️ you are great! Really a wise man.🔥🙏👍

Thank you... And am so glad you are back and giving us wisdom again. ❤️

I wasn't really into your older videos but I've been listening to your newer ones regulalry and they are super helpful. For whatever it's worth, I'd be happy if you keep making them, even if they are much more brief (even 5 min videos are fine). 10 years ago I thought spiritual awakening....was gonna bring about this big kumbaya moment where we would magically find communitty and commonality, at least among spiritually-minded people. Lol didn't quite turn out that way, so these days it makes me value sooo much more those with whom I 'can' find resonance. Thank you for your sharing. All the best :)

It was great to remember that the only way I can be influenced to do or be something different from who I am is by feelings in my body that I'm afraid to feel. If I look them in the eye and let them do their thing, they have no power over me. Thank you 🙏

I was meditating about this last night. Perfect timing Noah! Thank you for all you do 🤍

I very much like this techique where you comfort a part of yourself that feels (and has felt) fear, sadness, anger etc. I am more of a cerebral person and cognitive techiques are the ones that usually click with me. But sometimes all I need is just that, the comforting. And it has a unique liberating effect on me.

hell yeah!! always nice to see a new video from you

Noah Elkrief: THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART for this video! It's SO IMPORTANT for me!

So true! I’ve learned a lot this year about the importance of having respect for yourself.

Man, your videos make me think!

Incredibly true. Beautiful video, Noah ♥️

I think,I found the video that I needed so badly to help me right now

Im currently in a community/society for autism and I live semi on my own semi with support stafff coming in to help with cooking and going to places. It for no profit the society exsits, but sometimes I question the support staff and why I am here. There is no real independence or chance to be real with me (besides maybe one staff). I did better than most at university and I have a wide variety of interests, I struggle with mental health issues but just like everyone else. I am 36 now and I have dabbled in many differnet at home jobs like creative artist, writer, youtube chanel author, but it never gives me happiness that my dream would- beng a priest-psychologist-animal shaman for a group of people, or just for walk ins. I have always loved thinking and analyzing the world and I would love a job in this field but I imagine just like Noah states would normally happen - alot of angry people alot of scolding, discouraging peoeple again in this new life. Going to university for this thing would be kind of strange, going to see a master about this, like Noah is probably my best bet.

Have missed you and your videos you are such a role model to so many people out there hope all is well with you in your life! Thank you for sharing this and it’s so powerful!

I've been feeling really lost in life. I've been working 12 to 16 hours a day running my businesses, I think I'm just avoiding something. I realize the work I'm doing does not make me happy, but I'm too scared to pursue what makes me happy because of how much debt I have to service on a monthly basis.. between a rock and a hard place!! Your content has helped me tremendously.

Thank you noah

Pure Gold... All the things Noah say resonate in me. Thank you for existing Mr Elkrief

I have been following you for years .... your words are powerful and authentic they trigger positive emotions ... you are assuring what i have been sure of ... i know what is best for me. Thank you Noah , stay blessed.

This is sooo spot on its not even funny . Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom !

Amazing!! 😄 I value freedom and peace and happiness in the moment to do what I want. In order for me to really take full advantage of that I must get rid of the fear of God and fear of society rejecting me for admitting I don't want to work like everyone else due to wanting and desiring my freedom. I have a problem with authority big time lol but I see it as a natural part of me just wanting to be free. I'm half way there of losing the fears lol Thank u Noah! Amazing as always ❤

Your My Online therapist. Thank you For starting this channel.

Im on the edge on entering a relationship im not sure i want to be in. Its tough. I think I would know if it was right but now im not sure. I think im afraid of feeling alone.

I am a long time subscriber since your early days, ur videos changed my life forever.

I feel like i lost my identity after being a caretaker for so many years. Most of my life .Took care of pets,partner and parents, and now i,m 56 ,lost everyone and now i,m all alone. I,m scared to be alone maybe for the rest oF my life. Money is an obstacle to take serious steps to go and do what i would like..........

Gratitude for your post Noah :-) this meant a lot to me. I am caught in a cycle of life that is Flatline. I don't know if I should post details here but I am unhappy. I have so much to be grateful for yet suffered many losses. I medicate through drinking, smoking, porn and exercise and meditation and spiritual growth simultaneously. I am alone. I've never been lonely until the past two years reflecting on my past and future. I just turned 54 years old and my birthday and spend it alone because I just had no Agosto. I feel I would like to chat with you in the near future. You have no idea how much I appreciate your energy and direction 😊 David.

Thank you so so much Noah. I deeply felt the sens of your words and listening to you has allowed to release trapped emotions. I doubt myself regarding this matter because I very much struggle with taking action and discovering what moves me forward. I overthink frequently. I ask myself if is not necessary sometimes to push ourselves through action to begin with. Maybe one day you could consider sharing your thoughts about this? Is it about making the difference between connecting with our intuition and overthinking I guess. Thank you so much for all that you share. Much love.

This is so timely Noah! Thank you!

Thank you very much for this, Noah.

Love you sir!!!!

I love watching your videos

I really want to live authentically and follow my intuition but I fear I might hurt others if I do

I'm leaving a career that I feel constrained in that drains my energy and soul. I've been in this Healthcare profession for 12 years and I don't find it rewarding. It's made me bitter and burned out. It's made me see that people are not nice. And the hierarchy is apparent. People with privilege get treated better and make comments to me as if they are looking down on me. I'm taking my life back. I want my energy and zest for life back. I refuse to let a career that's not for me take over my life. I'm done working 7 days a week. I just want to live and be happy.

Thank you for this

Noah thanks its calling me to just immerse myself in the fearful mystery of the unknown but i want to find a sense of immer security and peace first.. is that possible

Please do video on how to get over someone and lose that attachment or sense of loss

How do know that no-one knows what's best for us😊😄

I need money to survive man 😂. I wish I had the freedom to do what I wanted, or to tell some people to f**k off. Unfortunately it's not a liberty.

This can result from parents who are controlling or worst narcissists.

Noah, I'm afraid I have no idea of my authentic path, I have been wandering aimlessly for years, and I am just doing what people tell me to, and I am afraid I'll never find a way to know myself. And I feel I don't know whats good for me.

I like you so much by the way

No, I don't think so. Wish I did.

Mine is deep rooted from my mother being killed in front of me when I was 8. I feel abandoned and scared if I decide to get out of this toxic relationship I'm in. Help! I'm dieing in this craziness!!!

I’m getting a pet puppy Always had a pet no trouble looking after it Is this too just an attachment. On my own for a very long time and lost my last pet just before the pandemic Never felt lonely but the isolation draws me to loving 🥰 not just people but I need to relate to a living life where I can benefit Its a wish having a pet for company not as an attachments Though if course I will be attached and all that symbolises attachment for it will depend on me What are your thoughts?

Thanks a whole lot for this video, very insightful! I also had a question for you; I've been interested in bhuddism lately and started reading some books and wondered if you ever followed this path? I would like it a bunch to have your take on it! I discovered your channel just recently and it has alreaady helped a lot, thanks again for everything you've been doing! Love from France ~

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In love with someone...but they have another FRIEND and said they can't have feelings for as we are roommates...any suggestions..love 'ya Noel!

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Nope not following my magic path , earlier I was scared to fail, then I tried and tried and succeeded and failed or learnt lessons. Today, I'm not inspired. I push myself but opportunities have not opened up. Eg: eager to volunteer at NGOs related to distressed women or help the marginal community...but no one responds 😢. Oh well.

Thanks Noah. But clearly, you don't have a mortgage 😅